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news for the ftse100 index because it means earnings made in foreign currencies look better in the uk. the list reached a new record price at closing last night and has reached a new record today. a record high of 8000 14.3, new record today. a record high of 8000 1115, loss saw that in february of last year. this fresh all—time high is being driven by a weaker pound and the tensions in the middle east. the indexjust ending pound and the tensions in the middle east. the index just ending the day slightly higher so another record session closing this afternoon. we can talk to bob parker, another good couple of days for the ftse100, so what is driving the strength right now? �* , ., what is driving the strength right now? �* , . . what is driving the strength right now? �*, ., ., ., now? let's have a look at the background — now? let's have a look at the background and _ now? let's have a look at the background and you - now? let's have a look at the background and you have - now? let's have a look at the background and you have to l now? let's have a look at the - background
news for the ftse100 index because it means earnings made in foreign currencies look better in the uk. the list reached a new record price at closing last night and has reached a new record today. a record high of 8000 14.3, new record today. a record high of 8000 1115, loss saw that in february of last year. this fresh all—time high is being driven by a weaker pound and the tensions in the middle east. the indexjust ending pound and the tensions in the middle east. the index just ending the...
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and as we go through the next few hours, that will be pushing in across much of the uk. milder air recirculating around our area of high pressure into northern ireland and western scotland. so it's here through the weekend that we will see the nation's highest temperatures. now on to the next few hours, we're looking at that colder air arriving, a lot of dry weather, a lot of clear skies. and that means it's a recipe for things turning pretty cold. and heading into the first part of saturday morning, we start off with a frost, even some patches of frost, i think, across rural areas of southern england. the lowest temperatures probably down to about —3 or so into rural areas of northern england and scotland. for saturday, where we get this colder air moving in, for most, it's a glorious start to the day with clear, blue, sunny skies. a bit of cloud coming in to eastern areas of norfolk and suffolk and maybe a bit of cloud developing through the day elsewhere. some splashes of rain possible for the far north of scotland, but otherwise it's dry. the highest temperatures l
and as we go through the next few hours, that will be pushing in across much of the uk. milder air recirculating around our area of high pressure into northern ireland and western scotland. so it's here through the weekend that we will see the nation's highest temperatures. now on to the next few hours, we're looking at that colder air arriving, a lot of dry weather, a lot of clear skies. and that means it's a recipe for things turning pretty cold. and heading into the first part of saturday...
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the uk is not the only country which is seeing an increase in ketamine use. the european monitoring centre for drugs and drug addiction analyses waste water from a number of cities across the continent. i would say that the levels of ketamine use in the uk are similar to those observed in the netherlands, spain, france, where we are seeing an increase in the data coming from the most recent surveys. we now also have data on ketamine use coming from wastewater samples. for the cities that have comparable data between �*22 and �*23, we saw, in the majority of the cities, an increase in ketamine use. we always get the questions, if we are sure it's non—medical use of ketamine or if it's ketamine as a medicine. wastewater allows us to have data on a daily basis, so we can see that the use is higher during weekends — on fridays, saturdays and sundays — which probably try them both, mate... it's now later in the night and we're back with chronic ket users beth and jay. what is the physical impact for you now of taking ketamine? i can't walk down the stree
the uk is not the only country which is seeing an increase in ketamine use. the european monitoring centre for drugs and drug addiction analyses waste water from a number of cities across the continent. i would say that the levels of ketamine use in the uk are similar to those observed in the netherlands, spain, france, where we are seeing an increase in the data coming from the most recent surveys. we now also have data on ketamine use coming from wastewater samples. for the cities that have...
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both in the uk and in germany recently, i in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying — in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as _ in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it _ in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it from _ in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it from your - in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it from your pointi how worrying as it from your point of view? _ how worrying as it from your point of view? what _ how worrying as it from your point of view? what does _ how worrying as it from your point of view? what does it _ how worrying as it from your point of view? what does it mean- how worrying as it from your point of view? what does it mean for. how worrying as it from your pointl of view? what does it mean for the relations— of view? what does it mean for the relations to — of view? what does it mean for the relations to china _ of view? what does it mean for the relations to china and _ of view? what does it mean for the relations to china and what - relations to china and what consequences _
both in the uk and in germany recently, i in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying — in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as _ in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it _ in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it from _ in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it from your - in the uk and in germany recently, how worrying as it from your pointi how worrying as it from your point of view? _ how worrying as it from your point of view? what _...
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when _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one compares the number of asylum _ when one compares the number of asylum seekers received by the uk in relation _ asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to— asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to other european countries, and certainly in relation to those _ countries, and certainly in relation to those large refugee hosting countries, boasting the vast majority— countries, boasting the vast majority of the world's refugees, we are fairly— majority of the world's refugees, we are fairly far down the list. approaching this as a crisis that requires — approaching this as a crisis that requires drastic measures, that involves— requires drastic measures, that involves stepping away from the refugee — involves stepping away from the refugee convention is simply not the answer~ _ refugee convention is simply not the answer. . ~' refugee convention is simply not the answer. ., ~ , ., ,., refugee convention is simply not the answer. ., ~ , ., ., answer. 0k,
when _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one compares the number of asylum _ when one compares the number of asylum seekers received by the uk in relation _ asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to— asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to other european countries, and certainly in relation to those _ countries, and certainly in relation to those large refugee hosting countries, boasting the vast majority— countries,...
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and as we go through the next few hours, that will be pushing in across much of the uk. milder air recirculating around our area of high pressure into northern ireland and western scotland. so it's here through the weekend that we will see the nation's highest temperatures. now on to the next few hours, we're looking at that colder air arriving, a lot of dry weather, a lot of clear skies. and that means it's a recipe for things turning pretty cold. and heading into the first part of saturday morning, we start off with a frost, even some patches of frost, i think, across rural areas of southern england. the lowest temperatures probably down to about —3 celsius or so into rural areas of northern england and scotland. for saturday, where we get this colder air moving in, for most, it's a glorious start to the day with clear, blue, sunny skies. a bit of cloud coming in to eastern areas of norfolk and suffolk and maybe a bit of cloud developing through the day elsewhere. some splashes of rain possible for the far north of scotland, but otherwise it's dry. the highest temper
and as we go through the next few hours, that will be pushing in across much of the uk. milder air recirculating around our area of high pressure into northern ireland and western scotland. so it's here through the weekend that we will see the nation's highest temperatures. now on to the next few hours, we're looking at that colder air arriving, a lot of dry weather, a lot of clear skies. and that means it's a recipe for things turning pretty cold. and heading into the first part of saturday...
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was the l uk always your only option? when i left my country _ uk always your only option? when i left my country i — uk always your only option? when i left my country i was _ uk always your only option? when i left my country i was not _ uk always your only option? when i left my country i was not thinking i left my country i was not thinking about destination, but about being safe but when i was in greece i was thinking maybe to go to germany but when i was granted asylum i said that i can speak english, and i would go to england. let that i can speak english, and i would go to england.- that i can speak english, and i would go to england. that i can speak english, and i would aoto encland. , ., would go to england. let me show you andrew harding's _ would go to england. let me show you andrew harding's footage, _ would go to england. let me show you andrew harding's footage, talking - andrew harding's footage, talking about safety, as he was on that beach that morning. it was your fourth attempt, wasn't it, to get onto one of these boats. tell us what it was like for
was the l uk always your only option? when i left my country _ uk always your only option? when i left my country i — uk always your only option? when i left my country i was _ uk always your only option? when i left my country i was not _ uk always your only option? when i left my country i was not thinking i left my country i was not thinking about destination, but about being safe but when i was in greece i was thinking maybe to go to germany but when i was granted asylum i said that i can...
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the brightest and warmest weather likely to be across the west of the uk. high pressure is taking charge. that is why it will be largely dry. but let me show you the position of the jet stream. winds high in the atmosphere, steering weather systems around the world. the jets well to the north of the uk and then diving down across continental europe. and actually, as the jet bends back on itself through the weekend, it is going to introduce some colder air into the south and east of the country. talking of cold weather, saturday getting off to a cold, and in places, frosty start, but a bright start, with some sunshine. however more cloud will develop through the day. eastern coastal counties of england will keep quite a brisk breeze and one or two showers. we will also see some patchy rain passing to the north of scotland. temperatures for north sea coasts may be only eight, nine or 10 degrees. compare that with 15 for parts of northern ireland. high pressure then still with us as we move into sunday. but this dangling weather front here is certainly a bit o
the brightest and warmest weather likely to be across the west of the uk. high pressure is taking charge. that is why it will be largely dry. but let me show you the position of the jet stream. winds high in the atmosphere, steering weather systems around the world. the jets well to the north of the uk and then diving down across continental europe. and actually, as the jet bends back on itself through the weekend, it is going to introduce some colder air into the south and east of the country....
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a further two boats were seen heading towards uk waters . heading towards uk waters. police were faced with violence at the saint george's day event in whitehall this afternoon, when a group tried to force its way through a cordon mounted officers on horses needed to intervene when the group broke through a police barrier. the force earlier said it expected some, quote, far right groups and groups linked to football clubs, end quote, to attend that event. clubs, end quote, to attend that event . police say six people event. police say six people have been arrested . for the have been arrested. for the latest stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen or go to gb news. com slash alerts. now it's . nigel. >> well, it all concluded at about midnight last night. the rwanda bill finally has gone through. the game of ping pong is over . through. the game of ping pong is over. it'll head on for royal assent. it will become law fairly shortly, but literally within hours of that passing, there was a very dramatic, tragic incident that took place
a further two boats were seen heading towards uk waters . heading towards uk waters. police were faced with violence at the saint george's day event in whitehall this afternoon, when a group tried to force its way through a cordon mounted officers on horses needed to intervene when the group broke through a police barrier. the force earlier said it expected some, quote, far right groups and groups linked to football clubs, end quote, to attend that event. clubs, end quote, to attend that event...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the champagne was popping at the london stock exchange on monday as the ftse100 index which lists the uk's biggest publicly—listed companies reached a new record closing price. the ftse was up 1.6% to close at 8,023.9 — eclipsing the previous closing high of 8,014.3 it hit in february last year. the fresh all—time high was driven by a weaker pound and easing tensions in the middle east. so is this a bull run or a temporary high? live now to janet mui, head of market analysis, rbc brewin dolphin good morning to you. give us your take on what is happening on the ftse100._ on the ftse100. thank you for havin: on the ftse100. thank you for having me- _ on the ftse100. thank you for having me. the _ on the ftse100. thank you for having me. the ftse _ on the ftse100. thank you for having me. the ftse100 - on the ftse100. thank you for having me. the ftse100 is - on the ftse100. thank you for having me. the ftse100 is a l having me. the ftse100 is a very good place at the moment. you m
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the champagne was popping at the london stock exchange on monday as the ftse100 index which lists the uk's biggest publicly—listed companies reached a new record closing price. the ftse was up 1.6% to close at 8,023.9 — eclipsing the previous closing high of 8,014.3 it hit in february last year. the fresh all—time high was driven by a weaker pound and easing tensions in the middle east. so is this a bull run or a temporary high? live...
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this is a really bad day for the uk. this is a really bad day for the uk. this is a really bad day for the uk in terms of its reputation as being compliant with international law. it no longer is if this comes into place. and it is also really just not a rational way to respond to migration. migration can be of significant benefit to host communities. and there is a legal obligation that goes back decades and into history and is part of the uk's own domestic law to grant asylum to those who are fleeing persecution, that people have a right to seek asylum and to receive protection and not to be subject to these serious human rights violations that the uk's own supreme court has identified.— court has identified. thank you so much for coming _ court has identified. thank you so much for coming and _ court has identified. thank you so much for coming and answering . court has identified. thank you so l much for coming and answering my questions today. thank you. thank ou. still to come on the world today: a grieving father taking on oil giant bp. elon musk a
this is a really bad day for the uk. this is a really bad day for the uk. this is a really bad day for the uk in terms of its reputation as being compliant with international law. it no longer is if this comes into place. and it is also really just not a rational way to respond to migration. migration can be of significant benefit to host communities. and there is a legal obligation that goes back decades and into history and is part of the uk's own domestic law to grant asylum to those who are...
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many parts of the uk had some lengthy spells of sunshine on friday but there were a few showers around. the remain of some of this shower cloud in wolverhampton gave this fine end to the day a fine sunset, and the majority of the shower cloud through friday afternoon was associated with a stripe of cloud you can see right here. this was actually an old cold front. the significance of that is colder air is behind it and as we go through the next few hours, that will be pushing in across much of the uk. milder air recirculating around our area of high pressure into northern ireland and western scotland, so it's here through the weekend that we will see the nation's highest temperatures. now, on to the next few hours. we're looking at that colder air arriving, a lot of dry weather, a lot of clear skies and that means it's a recipe for things turning pretty cold. and heading into the first part of saturday morning, we start off with a frost, even some patches of frost, i think, across rural areas of southern england. the lowest temperatures probably down to about —3 or so into rural area
many parts of the uk had some lengthy spells of sunshine on friday but there were a few showers around. the remain of some of this shower cloud in wolverhampton gave this fine end to the day a fine sunset, and the majority of the shower cloud through friday afternoon was associated with a stripe of cloud you can see right here. this was actually an old cold front. the significance of that is colder air is behind it and as we go through the next few hours, that will be pushing in across much of...
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keep in mind, the numbers we dealwith— the uk. keep in mind, the numbers we deaiwith her_ the uk. keep in mind, the numbers we dealwith herso the uk. keep in mind, the numbers we deal with her so much were staggering. i think you showed a slide _ staggering. i think you showed a slide of— staggering. i think you showed a slide of about 6000 people so far this yeah — slide of about 6000 people so far this year. the last couple of months i've this year. the last couple of months i've seen— this year. the last couple of months i've seen solid numbers in december where _ i've seen solid numbers in december where we _ i've seen solid numbers in december where we had to earn 25,000 people in the _ where we had to earn 25,000 people in the month of december alone cross _ in the month of december alone cross. ., ., , , , , cross. no one is disputing there is a crisis or the _ cross. no one is disputing there is a crisis or the southern _ cross. no one is disputing there is a crisis or the southern border. i a crisis or the southern border. someone has to do something about it. speak
keep in mind, the numbers we dealwith— the uk. keep in mind, the numbers we deaiwith her_ the uk. keep in mind, the numbers we dealwith herso the uk. keep in mind, the numbers we deal with her so much were staggering. i think you showed a slide _ staggering. i think you showed a slide of— staggering. i think you showed a slide of about 6000 people so far this yeah — slide of about 6000 people so far this year. the last couple of months i've this year. the last couple of months i've...
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high pressure centred over the uk. a warm front though bringing some occasional rain, most of it light and patchy across many central eastern areas of scotland down through north west england, cloud ahead of the front, but some sunny spells still across east anglia and down through south east england. small chance of an isolated shower. best of the sunshine for western scotland and particularly northern ireland, where temperatures will rise in the best of the sunshine to 18 degrees celsius. now as we head through this evening and overnight, it's milder for most towards the north and the west, our warm front gradually sinks further southwards and eastwards, introducing some rain into north wales and northeast england as well. some coastal and some hill fog behind the front forming, but clearer skies across southeast england, and east anglia. here, maybe a touch of frost again into tomorrow morning. and then as our warm front introduces more cloud into these areas moving south, west and eastwards, then that cloud will ov
high pressure centred over the uk. a warm front though bringing some occasional rain, most of it light and patchy across many central eastern areas of scotland down through north west england, cloud ahead of the front, but some sunny spells still across east anglia and down through south east england. small chance of an isolated shower. best of the sunshine for western scotland and particularly northern ireland, where temperatures will rise in the best of the sunshine to 18 degrees celsius. now...
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the centre of the high pressure is just getting pushed towards the west of the uk. it allows these weather fronts to take the cloud and rain southwards, and this time, we've got a cloudy picture on monday. we're going to find some rain and drizzle at times for england and wales. it should turn drier and brighter with some sunshine in northern scotland. it may stay dry in northern ireland but we've got more cloud around on monday. there is still some semblance of some warmer air in western scotland and northern ireland but it's pretty cold elsewhere, particularly so across the southeast of england after a chilly night, and that cloud then coming in over the top. and that cloud continues to push its way southwards, together with those weather fronts, and with the high out towards the west, we're left with a northerly breeze again on tuesday. still a bit of patchy light rain or drizzle to clear in the south. otherwise, that northerly wind will bring a lot of cloud to eastern areas and maybe the odd shower near the coast. but out to the west, this is where we've got the
the centre of the high pressure is just getting pushed towards the west of the uk. it allows these weather fronts to take the cloud and rain southwards, and this time, we've got a cloudy picture on monday. we're going to find some rain and drizzle at times for england and wales. it should turn drier and brighter with some sunshine in northern scotland. it may stay dry in northern ireland but we've got more cloud around on monday. there is still some semblance of some warmer air in western...
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the uk. ~ , , the uk. the prime minister rishi sunak says _ the uk. the prime minister rishi sunak says the _ the uk. the prime minister rishi sunak says the rwanda - the uk. the prime minister rishi sunak says the rwanda bill - the uk. the prime minister rishi sunak says the rwanda bill will l the uk. the prime minister rishi. sunak says the rwanda bill will be the uk. the prime minister rishi i sunak says the rwanda bill will be a deterrent to those who want to cross illegally and not come via a legal route. do you think that is the case? i route. do you think that is the case? ., ., , , , case? i hate to say it, but this is complete _ case? i hate to say it, but this is complete nonsense. _ case? i hate to say it, but this is complete nonsense. rishi - case? i hate to say it, but this is complete nonsense. rishi sunak case? i hate to say it, but this is - complete nonsense. rishi sunak was a few months ago saying that he wanted all school children to study maths through to 18. here is the
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,., . the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on _ the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the _ the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the farms - the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the farms as - the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the farms as well. | the uk. that helps in protecting - resilience on the farms as well. the more diversity _ resilience on the farms as well. the more diversity you have the more chance _ more diversity you have the more chance of— more diversity you have the more chance of something working in a given— chance of something working in a given season. we cannot predict weather— given season. we cannot predict weather patterns was that this year, it has— weather patterns was that this year, it has rained and rained and we cannot— it has rained and rained and we cannot sew— it has rained and rained and we cannot sew cereals. trees are growing — cannot sew cereals. trees are growing well and powers are producing milk
,., . the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on _ the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the _ the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the farms - the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the farms as - the uk. that helps in protecting resilience on the farms as well. | the uk. that helps in protecting - resilience on the farms as well. the more diversity _ resilience on the farms as well. the more diversity you have the more chance _ more diversity you have the more...
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the uk global defence industry. the uk will be the second biggest spender on defence in nato outside of the usa. 2.5% of gdp is a lot of money. it's not as much as grant shapps, the defence secretary was calling for just last month . he wants for just last month. he wants that figure to be 3% in the tory party manifesto. this figure is being signed off by jeremy hunt, the chancellor. you see him walking down the steps there on the left of the picture, jeremy hunt in the middle, soon. rishi sunak on the right. grant shapps. they've hammered out this number, but it's not as much as grant shapps wanted, but it's backed by jeremy hunt, the chancellor. so that's iron clad now. but it won't be what the defence secretary wanted . defence secretary wanted. >> and in fact, chris, you and i spoke about this 11 days ago, 2.5% gdp. that's precisely what the labour party was saying that they wanted to do. included in they wanted to do. included in the offering today, chris, was a huge amount of extra support to ukraine, £500 mi
the uk global defence industry. the uk will be the second biggest spender on defence in nato outside of the usa. 2.5% of gdp is a lot of money. it's not as much as grant shapps, the defence secretary was calling for just last month . he wants for just last month. he wants that figure to be 3% in the tory party manifesto. this figure is being signed off by jeremy hunt, the chancellor. you see him walking down the steps there on the left of the picture, jeremy hunt in the middle, soon. rishi...
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a small boat got into the uk. a small boat got into difficulties off wimereux beach near boulogne before 2 am. a number of other migrants were rescued, with at least one now critically ill in hospital . five critically ill in hospital. five other small boats have now been received by border force and the dover lifeboat, with migrants transported to the processing centre in dover harbour. a further two boats were seen heading towards uk waters . well, heading towards uk waters. well, police say they were faced with violence at a saint george's day eventin violence at a saint george's day event in whitehall this afternoon, when a group tried to force its way through a cordon. mounted officers on horses needed to intervene when the group broke through a police barrier. the force earlier said it expected some, quote, far right groups and groups linked to football clubs to attend the event. police say six people have been arrested . for the have been arrested. for the latest stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanni
a small boat got into the uk. a small boat got into difficulties off wimereux beach near boulogne before 2 am. a number of other migrants were rescued, with at least one now critically ill in hospital . five critically ill in hospital. five other small boats have now been received by border force and the dover lifeboat, with migrants transported to the processing centre in dover harbour. a further two boats were seen heading towards uk waters . well, heading towards uk waters. well, police say...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. to northern ireland — where former democratic unionist party leader sirjeffrey donaldson has appeared in court, accused of historical sex offences. his wife faces for charges connected to search every�*s alleged offences. 0ur ireland correspondent sara girvin was at the court and gave this update. they were only what i could describe as chaotic scenes outside the courthouse this morning. this is the first time sirjeffrey donaldson has been seen since stepping down as the leader of the dup, northern ireland's largest unionist party. and since the charges against him, the news of that has broken, he was joined in the dock this morning by his wife and co—worker, lady eleanor donaldson, and we heard about the charges they are facing. jeffrey donaldson is facing 11 charges and all, one count of gross indecency towards a child, nine counts of assault, and one count of rape. those involved to individuals spanning from 1985 until 2006. eleanor donaldson is facing for charges, amounting
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. to northern ireland — where former democratic unionist party leader sirjeffrey donaldson has appeared in court, accused of historical sex offences. his wife faces for charges connected to search every�*s alleged offences. 0ur ireland correspondent sara girvin was at the court and gave this update. they were only what i could describe as chaotic scenes outside the courthouse this morning. this is the first time sirjeffrey donaldson has...
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set back the cause of tackling global warming in the uk and is risking the uk falling behind other countries, in the battle against global warming. here's justin rowlatt. we had a stark reminder of the impact of climate change this week, a warning that the world's coral reefs were at risk of dying because of a global bleaching event caused by exceptionally high sea temperatures. it comes as the head of the government watchdog on climate change had some stern words for the prime minister. the reason — in the autumn, rishi sunak delayed a ban on petrol and diesel cars and watered down targets for phasing out gas boilers. we seem to have defaulted to an approach which will impose unacceptable costs on hard pressed british families, costs that no one was ever really told about. here is what mr stark had to say about that. i think it set us back. so i think we have moved from a position where we were really at the forefront, pushing ahead as quickly as we could on something that i believe to be fundamental to the uk economy, fundamentally beneficial to the people living in this country, whether
set back the cause of tackling global warming in the uk and is risking the uk falling behind other countries, in the battle against global warming. here's justin rowlatt. we had a stark reminder of the impact of climate change this week, a warning that the world's coral reefs were at risk of dying because of a global bleaching event caused by exceptionally high sea temperatures. it comes as the head of the government watchdog on climate change had some stern words for the prime minister. the...
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a small boat got into the uk. a small boat got into difficulties off wimereux beach near boulogne before 2 am. a number of other migrants were rescued, with at least one now critically ill in hospital . five critically ill in hospital. five other small boats have now been received by border force and the dover lifeboat, with migrants transported to the processing centre in dover harbour. a further two boats were seen heading towards uk waters . well, heading towards uk waters. well, police say they were faced with violence at a saint george's day eventin violence at a saint george's day event in whitehall this afternoon, when a group tried to force its way through a cordon. mounted officers on horses needed to intervene when the group broke through a police barrier. the force earlier said it expected some, quote, far right groups and groups linked to football clubs to attend the event. police say six people have been arrested . for the have been arrested. for the latest stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanni
a small boat got into the uk. a small boat got into difficulties off wimereux beach near boulogne before 2 am. a number of other migrants were rescued, with at least one now critically ill in hospital . five critically ill in hospital. five other small boats have now been received by border force and the dover lifeboat, with migrants transported to the processing centre in dover harbour. a further two boats were seen heading towards uk waters . well, heading towards uk waters. well, police say...
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the _ plate, uk saying more aids coming from the uk, many others, the czech republic, _ from the uk, many others, the czech republic, poland itself, the baltic states, _ republic, poland itself, the baltic states, all making the effort to get that support into ukraine. that ultimately is what will make the difference, is the economic might of the west. _ difference, is the economic might of the west, locking in behind the effort _ the west, locking in behind the effort of— the west, locking in behind the effort of ukrainians to defend their country— effort of ukrainians to defend their country was to going to be very, very— country was to going to be very, very difficult from here on in the stub— very difficult from here on in the stub this — very difficult from here on in the stub this war, i think, is proving the maxim — stub this war, i think, is proving the maxim that offences a lot more difficult _ the maxim that offences a lot more difficult defence —— here on in. it will he _ difficult defence —— here on in. it will he very. _ difficult defence —— here
the _ plate, uk saying more aids coming from the uk, many others, the czech republic, _ from the uk, many others, the czech republic, poland itself, the baltic states, _ republic, poland itself, the baltic states, all making the effort to get that support into ukraine. that ultimately is what will make the difference, is the economic might of the west. _ difference, is the economic might of the west, locking in behind the effort _ the west, locking in behind the effort of— the west, locking...
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. immigration and entering the uk illeuall . . ~ i. , immigration and entering the uk illeuall . . ~' , . the us senate has approved a 95 billion dollar aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. the overwhelming vote in favour marks the end of six months of deadlock in congress and follows the approval of the house of representatives in a vote on saturday. the measures approve around 61 billion dollars in long awaited aid for ukraine alone. it also designates more than 26 billion dollars split between military support for israel and humanitarian aid for gaza. and $8 billion for taiwan and us indo—pacific allies. it's expected to be signed into law by president biden today. president zelensky reacted to the news saying it reinforced america's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. the senate majority leader, chuck schumer, said the united states was showing its allies that it wouldn't turn its back on them. a lot of people inside and outside the congress wanted this package to fail, but today those in congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the
. immigration and entering the uk illeuall . . ~ i. , immigration and entering the uk illeuall . . ~' , . the us senate has approved a 95 billion dollar aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. the overwhelming vote in favour marks the end of six months of deadlock in congress and follows the approval of the house of representatives in a vote on saturday. the measures approve around 61 billion dollars in long awaited aid for ukraine alone. it also designates more than 26 billion dollars...
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we take the risk to get across the water to the uk.— water to the uk. we have had numerous _ water to the uk. we have had numerous government - water to the uk. we have had i numerous government initiatives water to the uk. we have had - numerous government initiatives over the years to try to reduce the number of people making the crossing. but people point out that the biggest deterrent is the weather. on a day like today, although the sun is out, it is pretty choppy out there on the water, and particularly over in northern france. it is very windy. we are unlikely to see any crossings at all. yesterday it was a very different picture, the sea was incredibly calm and that's why we saw multiple boats launching from the beaches of northern france, pretty much simultaneously, in the early hours of yesterday morning in an effort to overwhelm the authorities. in terms of the boat that got into difficulty, we understand that initially 50 people had paid smugglers to get on board that boat, but then as it was launching, a group of around 60 people emerged fr
we take the risk to get across the water to the uk.— water to the uk. we have had numerous _ water to the uk. we have had numerous government - water to the uk. we have had i numerous government initiatives water to the uk. we have had - numerous government initiatives over the years to try to reduce the number of people making the crossing. but people point out that the biggest deterrent is the weather. on a day like today, although the sun is out, it is pretty choppy out there on the water,...
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around the world and across the uk this is bbc news. there's a fresh warning today that the government may struggle to deliver its promise of free childcare to working parents in england. by september next year, families with pre—school children who are 9 months and older will be entitled to 30 hours a week of government funded child care — but the independent spending watchdog the national audit office says a pilot of the scheme was cancelled, and it's not clear that childcare providers can find enough staff. let's speak to jonathan broadbery, director of policy and communications at the national day nurseries association. can you explain to us what the issue is? . . can you explain to us what the issue is? , ., ., ., ., can you explain to us what the issue is? , . . ., ., ,, , is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers _ is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers and _ is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers and we _ is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers and we know - is? yes, there are a lot of iss
around the world and across the uk this is bbc news. there's a fresh warning today that the government may struggle to deliver its promise of free childcare to working parents in england. by september next year, families with pre—school children who are 9 months and older will be entitled to 30 hours a week of government funded child care — but the independent spending watchdog the national audit office says a pilot of the scheme was cancelled, and it's not clear that childcare providers...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. i want to show you some pictures of something you don't see every day in london of two escaped horses that have been running around. look at this. they were seen running in central london. the police say officers were waiting for an army to collect the animals after they were safely contained. in a statement, the police said at around 8.40 in the police said at around 8.40 in the morning, we were called to reports about horses that had become loose and were travelling through the city. they went on to say, our officers have contained the two horses on a highway near limehouse and they are waiting for an army horse box to collect the horses and transport them to a vet. so you saw those pictures of two horses running through the streets of central london. the good news is that they have managed to be contained by the police and they are waiting for a vet. it must have been quite a sight. it hasn't been confirmed where those horses are from, but there are reports that they are from there
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. i want to show you some pictures of something you don't see every day in london of two escaped horses that have been running around. look at this. they were seen running in central london. the police say officers were waiting for an army to collect the animals after they were safely contained. in a statement, the police said at around 8.40 in the police said at around 8.40 in the morning, we were called to reports about horses that had...
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british forces could be deployed from this uk - have gone to. british forces could be deployed from this uk air- have gone to. british forces could| be deployed from this uk air base have gone to. british forces could i be deployed from this uk air base in cyprus, but as of now, it is just an option. there has been no decision and it is yet to pass the prime minister's desk. the mod refused to comment. sending british troops to the beaches of gaza would be a big decision. they would be at risk in a war zone. they would be operating in the holy land for the first time since the 1940s. but someone has to drive these trucks and they have to make a decision soon. the us says this new aid corridor is going to be “p this new aid corridor is going to be up and running by early next month. james landau, bbc news injerusalem. ukraine says its energy infrastructure has been hit again, in another night of russian air attacks. officials in kharkiv, the country's second biggest city, said one missile had hit the grounds of a psychiatric hospital, damaging
british forces could be deployed from this uk - have gone to. british forces could be deployed from this uk air- have gone to. british forces could| be deployed from this uk air base have gone to. british forces could i be deployed from this uk air base in cyprus, but as of now, it is just an option. there has been no decision and it is yet to pass the prime minister's desk. the mod refused to comment. sending british troops to the beaches of gaza would be a big decision. they would be at risk...
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and a message that ali said the kin: and uk. and a message that ali said the king and queen _ uk. and a message that ali said the king and queen remain _ uk. and a message that ali said the king and queen remain deeply - king and queen remain deeply gratefulfor king and queen remain deeply grateful for the king and queen remain deeply gratefulfor the many king and queen remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes from all over the world. this is something that will be watched really closely because we should not forget of course the king's diagnosis soon followed by the princess of wales saying she was having treatment, preventative treatment, for cancer. coming is a huge shock for many around the world and taking two very senior royals out of public life for a significant period of time.— period of time. yes, it certainly ut the period of time. yes, it certainly put the pressure _ period of time. yes, it certainly put the pressure on _ period of time. yes, it certainly put the pressure on the - period of time. yes, it certainly i put the pressure on the shoul
and a message that ali said the kin: and uk. and a message that ali said the king and queen _ uk. and a message that ali said the king and queen remain _ uk. and a message that ali said the king and queen remain deeply - king and queen remain deeply gratefulfor king and queen remain deeply grateful for the king and queen remain deeply gratefulfor the many king and queen remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes from all over the world. this is something that will be watched...
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chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. now on bbc news, in an exclusive bbc newsnight interview, arsenal and ukraine national team footballer oleksandr zinchenko speaks about the war in his home country with kirsty wark. commentator: zinchenko. he's been a premier league star for manchester city... zinchenko will claim it. ..and now arsenal. and he's a proud ukrainian. oleksandr zinchenko says he'll swap football for fighting against russia if he's called up. i think it's a clear answer. of course. i would go. as the war continues, the arsenal player says ukraine's break with its russian neighbour is for good. since this invasion, we can't be friends with them any more. we will never forget what they have done to us, to our people. he's donated over £1,000,000 to ukraine, and now he says he wants to do the best for his country. i can't be more proudly than i am right now to be ukrainian. so what's next for zinchenko and the fighting, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives? every single day, i am watching some videos
chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. now on bbc news, in an exclusive bbc newsnight interview, arsenal and ukraine national team footballer oleksandr zinchenko speaks about the war in his home country with kirsty wark. commentator: zinchenko. he's been a premier league star for manchester city... zinchenko will claim it. ..and now arsenal. and he's a proud ukrainian. oleksandr zinchenko says he'll swap football for fighting against russia if he's...
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that's true not just here the uk, but of just here in the uk, but of politicians the politicians across the west. i say those characters, rather say those characters, or rather those devoid of those creatures devoid of character, are bought and paid for only the for serving only the transnational corporations. the non—governmental organisations of the world economic forum and the world health organisation and what have you, and the bankers who call the shots. i say international terrorism, as we've been taught to fear it, and the war on terror is a mirage, a straw man. i say terrorism is waged on us, not by foreign insurgents, but on the contrary, by those we, the collective, we of the west, have accepted as leaders those for whom public fear of terror works wonders at the ballot box. and when it comes to winning approval for overseas, wars approval for wars overseas, wars of profit and regime change, it's there's it's plausible there's been genocide in gaza, the international court of justice said. so it also seems to me, just as it has been revealed to many in recent months, that th
that's true not just here the uk, but of just here in the uk, but of politicians the politicians across the west. i say those characters, rather say those characters, or rather those devoid of those creatures devoid of character, are bought and paid for only the for serving only the transnational corporations. the non—governmental organisations of the world economic forum and the world health organisation and what have you, and the bankers who call the shots. i say international terrorism, as...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. the commissioner of the metropolitan police, sir mark rowley, is to meet jewish groups tomorrow, after criticism over the way one of his officers treated a man during a pro—palestinian march in london. gideon falter was told he might provoke a reaction from the demonstrators because he was �*openlyjewish.’ mr falter has called for the commissioner to resign. here's angus crawford. gideon falter wants to cross the road through a pro—palestine march. the road through a pro-palestine march. the road through a ro-palestine march. ~ pro-palestine march. when the crowd is gone _ pro-palestine march. when the crowd is gone i _ pro-palestine march. when the crowd is gone i will... - pro-palestine march. when the crowd is gone i will... he - pro-palestine march. when the crowd is gone i will... he is - crowd is gone i will... he is told that — crowd is gone i will... he is told that is _ crowd is gone i will... he is told that is not _ crowd is gone i will... he is told that is not p
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. the commissioner of the metropolitan police, sir mark rowley, is to meet jewish groups tomorrow, after criticism over the way one of his officers treated a man during a pro—palestinian march in london. gideon falter was told he might provoke a reaction from the demonstrators because he was �*openlyjewish.’ mr falter has called for the commissioner to resign. here's angus crawford. gideon falter wants to cross the road through a...
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they are calling on the uk government to reconsider its plan. among those who voted in favour of it, the conservative mp for bournemouth east, tobias ellwood, who is here with us tonight. thank you very much for being with us. when you first came to the floor of the house, the question you asked of the house, the question you asked of the house, the question you asked of the net home secretary was, can you confirm that this bill, if received royal assent, will not breach international law, yes or no? so let me put that same question to you, yes or no? so let me put that same question to you. yes or no?— you, yes or no? good evening to you, and ou you, yes or no? good evening to you, and you just — you, yes or no? good evening to you, and you just heard james _ you, yes or no? good evening to you, and you just heard james cleverly - and you just heard james cleverly speaking, he was the person i posed the question to and his response was, it absolutely does conform to international law. and that's been a concern by many of us on the back benc
they are calling on the uk government to reconsider its plan. among those who voted in favour of it, the conservative mp for bournemouth east, tobias ellwood, who is here with us tonight. thank you very much for being with us. when you first came to the floor of the house, the question you asked of the house, the question you asked of the house, the question you asked of the net home secretary was, can you confirm that this bill, if received royal assent, will not breach international law, yes...
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andrew harding, our correspondent _ uk, come what may. andrew harding, our correspondent from _ uk, come what may. andrew harding, our correspondent from the _ uk, come what may. andrew harding, our correspondent from the north - our correspondent from the north french coast, thank you for the moment. the row safety bill aimed at sending some asylum seekers to the african country was finally backed after a marathon tussle between mps and members of the house of lords. rishi sunak said it marked a landmark moment in the efforts to deter illegal migration and end people smuggling. human rights groups have condemned the policy. rishi sunak said he hoped barring any last—minute legal objections that flights to rwanda could begin within 10-12 flights to rwanda could begin within 10—12 weeks. the united nations has subsequently called on the uk to rethink the plan. un leaders say the legislation would harm human rights and refugee protection. 0fficial and refugee protection. official figures showed that the backlog of people waiting to leav
andrew harding, our correspondent _ uk, come what may. andrew harding, our correspondent from _ uk, come what may. andrew harding, our correspondent from the _ uk, come what may. andrew harding, our correspondent from the north - our correspondent from the north french coast, thank you for the moment. the row safety bill aimed at sending some asylum seekers to the african country was finally backed after a marathon tussle between mps and members of the house of lords. rishi sunak said it marked...
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the rates in the uk _ common cancer in the uk. the rates in the uk and — common cancer in the uk. the rates in the uk and around the world are rising _ in the uk and around the world are rising it _ in the uk and around the world are rising it is— in the uk and around the world are rising. it is quite concerning. it is the — rising. it is quite concerning. it is the most _ rising. it is quite concerning. it is the most deadly form of skin cancer~ — is the most deadly form of skin cancer. , , ., ., ., ., cancer. this is a trial. how long will it take _ cancer. this is a trial. how long will it take for _ cancer. this is a trial. how long will it take for the _ cancer. this is a trial. how long will it take for the child - cancer. this is a trial. how long will it take for the child to - cancer. this is a trial. how long will it take for the child to be i will it take for the child to be completed? how long before the treatment will be flat widely available. i treatment will be flat widely available. ., ., , ., available. i am not sure that information. _ available. i am not s
the rates in the uk _ common cancer in the uk. the rates in the uk and — common cancer in the uk. the rates in the uk and around the world are rising _ in the uk and around the world are rising it _ in the uk and around the world are rising it is— in the uk and around the world are rising. it is quite concerning. it is the — rising. it is quite concerning. it is the most _ rising. it is quite concerning. it is the most deadly form of skin cancer~ — is the most deadly form of skin...
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clearly the uk is substantially i says clearly the uk is substantially off-track _ says clearly the uk is substantially off-track to — says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit _ says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit your _ says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit your 2030 - says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit your 2030 targets. i off—track to hit your 2030 targets. so i would — off—track to hit your 2030 targets. so i would dispute _ off—track to hit your 2030 targets. so i would dispute that, _ off—track to hit your 2030 targets. so i would dispute that, look- off—track to hit your 2030 targets. so i would dispute that, look at i off—track to hit your 2030 targets. | so i would dispute that, look at our record _ so i would dispute that, look at our record. every single target we have had so _ record. every single target we have had so far— record. every single target we have had so far we have not only met, but of the _ had so far we have not only met, but of the shot — had so far we have not only
clearly the uk is substantially i says clearly the uk is substantially off-track _ says clearly the uk is substantially off-track to — says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit _ says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit your _ says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit your 2030 - says clearly the uk is substantially off—track to hit your 2030 targets. i off—track to hit your 2030 targets. so i would — off—track to hit your 2030 targets. so i...
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according to the bpi, last year, 6.5 million vinyl record sold here in the uk. that was the biggest year of growth since 1990. and that is 16 years of solid growth. 1990 is a long time, before my time. but it just shows the incredible resurgence in popularity vinyl has. and she mentioned taylor swift of course, she had a new album out yesterday which is going to be released on vinyl as well. so there really is this huge resurgence in people want to have —— wanting to have these tangible items and listening to them on a record player, as opposed to in their ears. so it is really nice to see a few popular ones today including anything by fleetwood mac. rumours is a popular one. but between blur, 0livia rodrigo, kate bush, there is really no shortage of variety here. bush, there is really no shortage of variety here-— bush, there is really no shortage of varie here. ., ., ., variety here. you have made me feel ve old variety here. you have made me feel very old because _ variety here. you have made me feel very old because in _ variety here. you have made me
according to the bpi, last year, 6.5 million vinyl record sold here in the uk. that was the biggest year of growth since 1990. and that is 16 years of solid growth. 1990 is a long time, before my time. but it just shows the incredible resurgence in popularity vinyl has. and she mentioned taylor swift of course, she had a new album out yesterday which is going to be released on vinyl as well. so there really is this huge resurgence in people want to have —— wanting to have these tangible...
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chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. thousands of people have taken to the streets of the canary islands in protest at what they say are unsustainable levels of mass tourism. they say overtourism is damaging the environment and drives up costs for local people. now on bbc news, it�*s newscast. where in the world is chris mason? hello. i am in the west midlands. i am in birmingham. oh, because there�*s a mayoral contest there fairly soon. yeah, i thought i would spend the day examining the structures of government of england. why not? because, you know, we�*ve got these local and police and crime commissioner elections in england and wales in a fortnight and also mayoral contests too. and these mayors are relatively new, aren�*t they? you go back to 2000 for london, much more recently for the west midlands and plenty of other places beside. keen contest here.
chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. thousands of people have taken to the streets of the canary islands in protest at what they say are unsustainable levels of mass tourism. they say overtourism is damaging the environment and drives up costs for local people. now on bbc news, it�*s newscast. where in the world is chris mason? hello. i am in the west midlands. i am in birmingham. oh, because there�*s a mayoral contest there fairly soon. yeah, i...
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in the uk, the british government banned ministers from using it. staff from the european commission and the nato alliance are not allowed to have tiktok on their work phones. for those of you not familiar with what happens on tiktok, here's a taste. it's an entertainment platform, full of short videos on... ..well, everything. this is one of the top videos on the platform at the moment, from influencer zac king, with a staggering 2.3 billion views. harry potter theme plays like my costume? how do you do that? is that my longboard? _ like my costume? how do you do that? is that my longboard? so _ like my costume? how do you do that? is that my longboard? so videos - like my costume? how do you do that? is that my longboard? so videos like . is that my longboard? so videos like that. let's speak now to pak nung wong, senior lecturer in politics, languages and international studies at bath university and author of "techno—geopolitics: the us—china tech war and the practice of digital statecraft". thank you very much for coming on the programme. th
in the uk, the british government banned ministers from using it. staff from the european commission and the nato alliance are not allowed to have tiktok on their work phones. for those of you not familiar with what happens on tiktok, here's a taste. it's an entertainment platform, full of short videos on... ..well, everything. this is one of the top videos on the platform at the moment, from influencer zac king, with a staggering 2.3 billion views. harry potter theme plays like my costume? how...
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but of low pressure well up to the north uk. but bringing north of the uk. but bringing these that these weak frontal systems that will way southwards will sink their way southwards through we through the rest of the day, we do still high pressure do still have high pressure around , that slips around, but that slowly slips away northwest, away towards the northwest, so the skies through the the cloudy skies through the rest of today, definitely for eastern parts of scotland, northern and slowly northern england and slowly sinking southwards northern england and slowly sinking of southwards northern england and slowly sinking of theyuthwards northern england and slowly sinking of the ukiwards northern england and slowly sinking of the uk through across much of the uk through the early hours monday the early hours of monday morning. parts of morning. western parts of scotland, northern ireland generally staying little generally staying that little bit southern and bit drier, but it's southern and eastern parts of england that will clear skies and will see tho
but of low pressure well up to the north uk. but bringing north of the uk. but bringing these that these weak frontal systems that will way southwards will sink their way southwards through we through the rest of the day, we do still high pressure do still have high pressure around , that slips around, but that slowly slips away northwest, away towards the northwest, so the skies through the the cloudy skies through the rest of today, definitely for eastern parts of scotland, northern and...
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one of the biggest in the uk . what does it mean for the uk. what does it mean for business here today? >> it's fantastic for business. year on year it's got stronger and stronger. >> you know credit goes out to jeremy kite and govinda for cohesion. they've they've put on a very well organised show. the kids seem to enjoy it don't you. back from school when they're doing their art and craft and bringing out all their posters and flags? it really is a real family orientated parade and it's just fantastic for business and i hope it continues for a long, long time to come. >> so we're expecting it all to start kicking off in about an hours start kicking off in about an hour's time. what can we expect? because you were telling me this happens every single year and it's just getting bigger, isn't it? >> i'll be honest with you. i think i probably answered that question better than me, because every every year they've got some great surprises as as you can see around us now, we've got an orchestra band that have just come in. there's stilt walkers, t
one of the biggest in the uk . what does it mean for the uk. what does it mean for business here today? >> it's fantastic for business. year on year it's got stronger and stronger. >> you know credit goes out to jeremy kite and govinda for cohesion. they've they've put on a very well organised show. the kids seem to enjoy it don't you. back from school when they're doing their art and craft and bringing out all their posters and flags? it really is a real family orientated parade...
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here in the uk . and only a fraction, the uk. and only a fraction, a fraction can ever be permanently watched at any one time. i spoke to the parole board about ahmed and they confirmed his case would be heard next month . they would be heard next month. they said. a panel will carefully examine a huge range of evidence , including details of the original crime and any evidence of behaviour change, as well as exploring the harm done and impact the crimes had on victims. evidence from witnesses, including probation officers, psychiatrists and psychologists, officials supervising the offender in prison, as well as victim personal statements are then given at the hearing. parole reviews are undertaken thoroughly and with extreme care. protecting the public is our number one priority. well, that's all very well . but that's all very well. but ahmed's freedom bid comes just days after it emerged another jailed terrorist is trying to secure an exit from prison. parvez khan , who threatened to parvez khan, who threatened to kidnap and b
here in the uk . and only a fraction, the uk. and only a fraction, a fraction can ever be permanently watched at any one time. i spoke to the parole board about ahmed and they confirmed his case would be heard next month . they would be heard next month. they said. a panel will carefully examine a huge range of evidence , including details of the original crime and any evidence of behaviour change, as well as exploring the harm done and impact the crimes had on victims. evidence from witnesses,...
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chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. now on bbc news it's the travel show. europe by train. for generations of backpackers, interrailers — and, well, for me — it's what travel�*s all about. and in germany, the railways are booming, partly because of this — it's called the deutschlandticket. it costs me 49 euros a month and it allows me almost unlimited use of the country's regional public transport network. it was a cost—of—living measure introduced in 2023, initially at just nine euros each. i do love a train — who doesn't? — so i'm planning to take them to crisscross the country and get a better look at the close relationship between germans and their railways. from berlin's iconic u—bahn to the incredible hanging overhead railway of the industrial west to the makeshift island trains of the northern coast... we've got the birds flying, the water, the light — this is stunning! ..i'm here to see how engineering and a bit of imagination have led to a network like no other. doors beep with almost 40,000
chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. now on bbc news it's the travel show. europe by train. for generations of backpackers, interrailers — and, well, for me — it's what travel�*s all about. and in germany, the railways are booming, partly because of this — it's called the deutschlandticket. it costs me 49 euros a month and it allows me almost unlimited use of the country's regional public transport network. it was a cost—of—living...
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this is a global problem. the uk, presumably this is a global roblem. ., ., ,., the uk, presumably this is a global roblem. ., ., , ., problem. there are global reports of nitazenes appearing _ problem. there are global reports of nitazenes appearing elsewhere - problem. there are global reports of nitazenes appearing elsewhere in - nitazenes appearing elsewhere in europe, in the us as well. it is of great concern because fentanyl, which is around 50—100 times more potent than morphine, these nitazenes are as strong as fentanyl to even stronger, 500—800 times stronger. to even stronger, 500-800 times stronuer. , . ._ stronger. they are finding their way into counterfeit _ stronger. they are finding their way into counterfeit medicines - stronger. they are finding their way into counterfeit medicines which - stronger. they are finding their way into counterfeit medicines which is| into counterfeit medicines which is also a problem. this into counterfeit medicines which is also a problem-— also a problem. this isn't 'ust adulterated i also a problem. this isn't 'ust adulterated hero
this is a global problem. the uk, presumably this is a global roblem. ., ., ,., the uk, presumably this is a global roblem. ., ., , ., problem. there are global reports of nitazenes appearing _ problem. there are global reports of nitazenes appearing elsewhere - problem. there are global reports of nitazenes appearing elsewhere in - nitazenes appearing elsewhere in europe, in the us as well. it is of great concern because fentanyl, which is around 50—100 times more potent than morphine, these...
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chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. now on bbc news it's the travel show. europe by train. for generations of backpackers, interrailers — and, well, for me — it's what travel�*s all about. and in germany, the railways are booming, partly because of this — it's called the deutschlandticket. it costs me 49 euros a month and it allows me almost unlimited use of the country's regional public transport network.
chris stark says the pm has left the uk at risk of falling behind other countries. now on bbc news it's the travel show. europe by train. for generations of backpackers, interrailers — and, well, for me — it's what travel�*s all about. and in germany, the railways are booming, partly because of this — it's called the deutschlandticket. it costs me 49 euros a month and it allows me almost unlimited use of the country's regional public transport network.
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the uk _ that are already applied to tehran. the uk for— that are already applied to tehran. the uk for example said that it had sanctioned — the uk for example said that it had sanctioned 13 individuals and entities, _ sanctioned 13 individuals and entities, adding to 400 sanctions already— entities, adding to 400 sanctions already in— entities, adding to 400 sanctions already in place. i think they were trying _ already in place. i think they were trying to— already in place. i think they were trying to do— already in place. i think they were trying to do a couple of things, sent— trying to do a couple of things, sent a — trying to do a couple of things, sent a message to iran in response to what— sent a message to iran in response to what happened on saturday, also as part _ to what happened on saturday, also as part of— to what happened on saturday, also as part of this effort to try to de—escalate tensions in the region, we have _ de—escalate tensions in the region, we have heard this message from western— we have heard this message from western l
the uk _ that are already applied to tehran. the uk for— that are already applied to tehran. the uk for example said that it had sanctioned — the uk for example said that it had sanctioned 13 individuals and entities, _ sanctioned 13 individuals and entities, adding to 400 sanctions already— entities, adding to 400 sanctions already in— entities, adding to 400 sanctions already in place. i think they were trying _ already in place. i think they were trying to— already in place. i...